Never Knew Love Like This Before
Stephanie Mills
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I never knew love like this before Now I'm lonely never more Since you came into my life You are my lovelight this I know And I'll never let you go You're my all, you're part of me Once I was lost and now I'm found Then you turned my world around When I need I call your name 'Cause I never knew love like this before Opened my eyes 'Cause I never knew love like this before What a surprise 'Cause I never knew love like this before This feeling's so deep inside of me Such a tender fantasy You're the one I'm living for You are my sunlight and my rain And time could never change What we share forevermore I never knew love like this before Now I'm lonely never more Since you came into my life 'Cause I never knew love like this before Opened my eyes 'Cause I never knew love like this before What a surprise 'Cause I never knew love like this before You are my lovelight this I know And I'll never let you go You're my all, you're part of me Once I was lost and now I'm found Then you turned my world around When I need I call your name 'Cause I never knew love like this before Opened my eyes 'Cause I never knew love like this before What a surprise 'Cause I never knew love like this before Inside of me Never knew love like this before Opened my eyes (Never) Never (Never) Never (Never knew love like this) I never knew, I never knew, I never (Never) Never (Never) Never (Never knew love like this) I never knew, I never knew, I never knew (Never) Never (Never) Never (Never knew love like this) I never knew (Never) Never knew (Never) Never (Never knew love like this) I never knew (Never) Never knew (Never) Never (Never knew love like this) I never knew, I never knew, I never knew (Never) I never knew, I never knew, I never knew (Never) I never (Never knew love like this) Never knew love like Never knew (Never) Never knew (Never) Never (Never knew love like this) Opened my eyes (Never) What a surprise (Never) Never (Never knew love like this) I never knew
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Written by: James Mtume, Reggie Lucas
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Recording Artist"Never Knew Love Like This Before" is a song sung by the American R&B and soul artist Stephanie Mills.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1980, emerging as a hit single from her fourth studio album titled "Sweet Sensation."
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Genre ClassificationMusically, "Never Knew Love Like This Before" falls into the genres of R&B and soul, showcasing Stephanie Mills' powerful vocal range.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a significant success on the charts, reaching number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the R&B chart in the United States.
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Award-Winning Song"Never Knew Love Like This Before" won Stephanie Mills a Grammy Award in 1981 for the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, marking a huge achievement in her career.
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SongwritersThis song was written by songwriting duo James Mtume and Reggie Lucas, who also produced the track.
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Other AchievementsBesides its success in the United States, the song also peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, marking its international presence.
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Enduring PopularityDecades after its release, "Never Knew Love Like This Before" still remains one of Mills' best known and most loved songs. It is often played on R&B and classic soul radio stations.
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Cultural ImpactThe song regained popularity and exposure when it was featured prominently in the FX TV series "Pose", in the episode "Never Knew Love Like This Before", which was dedicated to the fictional character Candy Ferocity.
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Cover Versions"Never Knew Love Like This Before" has been covered by several artists over the years, including Mary J. Blige and French singer Chimène Badi, which shows its enduring influence in the music world.
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